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Elva Goode Warren

1931 - 2021

Elva Goode Warren obituary, 1931-2021, Portsmouth, VA

BORN

1931

DIED

2021

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Metropolitan Funeral Service - Portsmouth Chapel

5605 Portsmouth Blvd

Portsmouth, Virginia

Elva Warren Obituary

Elva Goode Warren, 90, of Portsmouth, VA transitioned into eternity on Monday, November 1, 2021. A native of Dinwiddie County, VA, she was born on January 11, 1931 to the late Robert Henry Goode, Sr. and Mamie McCadden Goode. She received her B. S. from Virginia State College in 1952 and Ed. M. from Harvard College in 1959. Elva spent thirty-seven and a half years as a science educator in the school system. She retired from Portsmouth Public Schools as Science Supervisor in December 1989. Elva was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for 71 years. She served faithfully at Providence A.M.E. Zion Church. Elva was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was predeceased by her son, Marvin H. Warren, Jr. Left to cherish her memories, husband, Marvin H. Warren, Sr.; daughter, Marvette Warren Mathis; son-in-law, CAPT Darrell L. Mathis, USN; granddaughter, Kiara Warren; and grandson, Devin Mathis. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, November 8, Noon at Metropolitan Funeral Home, Portsmouth.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 6, 2021.

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Melanie Blowe-Speller

November 27, 2021

My sincere condolences to Mr. Marvin Warren and family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve this loss. She will be deeply missed. All my love.

Sheila Schocklin Magula

November 8, 2021

Elva Warren was my science supervisor in the late sixties when I was a teacher in Portsmouth. She was an amazing lady and educator who was respected and admired for her grace, knowledge, and guidance. May memories of happy times bring all of Mrs. Warren's family and friends comfort in the days ahead.

Iris Streeter

November 7, 2021

Dear Cousins Marvin, Marvette, Kiara and Devin. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Cousin Eva. I will never forget seeing her at Beulah Land when my parents would take me there. She was such a beautiful soul and always welcoming. Please know that you all are loved and will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With love and sympathy, John, Rayshaun, and Iris Haskins Streeter

Vivian ,Taniya, Shenell & Jasmin

November 7, 2021

We want to send our deepest condolences to Mr. Marvin and family .We will continue to keep y´all in our prayers .Mrs.Elva was such a beautiful and loving person .We will continue to keep her in our memories .

Love ,Vivian & Girls

Amy Mann

November 7, 2021

My condolences and prayers to the family

James E. Sykes (Jr.)

November 6, 2021

With deepest sympathy and love. Thank God for a wonderful life.
Jr. and Pam Sykes

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Metropolitan Funeral Service - Portsmouth Chapel

5605 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

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